Anonymous · original post · 2026-07-12 18:30:14
picrel is what I use.
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Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 18:31:40
where is heterosexual white
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 18:36:57
>>23962
>18W
Too power hungry.
>18W
Too power hungry.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 18:40:50
2700k T12s
Magnetic Ballasts with PCBs
Throw them in the ocean when they die
Simple as
Magnetic Ballasts with PCBs
Throw them in the ocean when they die
Simple as
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 18:42:50
I use Philips Hue (hue hue) E27/E14 bulbs.
It was expensive, but nice.
It was expensive, but nice.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 18:56:53
>>23964
>3W nightbulb nigga
>3W nightbulb nigga
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:01:16
real and based schizos just take lightbulbs out of lamps when the goyim throw them out
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:02:39
>>23966
Same here although E27 is deprecated and anyone buying new should get a fixture with integrated LED's.
Never had one fail so never had the opportunity to upgrade.
Same here although E27 is deprecated and anyone buying new should get a fixture with integrated LED's.
Never had one fail so never had the opportunity to upgrade.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:12:30
>>23969
Opposite experience here (ceiling light). Ended up modding it to accept two E27s instead. Integrated works until it doesn't. Then you'll buy nothing but standardized.
Opposite experience here (ceiling light). Ended up modding it to accept two E27s instead. Integrated works until it doesn't. Then you'll buy nothing but standardized.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:18:05
>>23962
Cheap TP-Link bulbs that I've written a script for that slowly changes their temperature from 6500K to 2700K on sunset. Based on some guy's repo. He figured out that the "encryption" they use is just a JSON in BASE64 and then reversed. Guess they've read that jeet who posted the same thing on Stack Overflow a decade ago.
Cheap TP-Link bulbs that I've written a script for that slowly changes their temperature from 6500K to 2700K on sunset. Based on some guy's repo. He figured out that the "encryption" they use is just a JSON in BASE64 and then reversed. Guess they've read that jeet who posted the same thing on Stack Overflow a decade ago.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:19:49
Nanlite PavoBulb 10C RGBWW
95 CRI / 97 TLCI white 2700-7500K + RGB
$75 each though.
95 CRI / 97 TLCI white 2700-7500K + RGB
$75 each though.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:20:06
>>23969
>get a fixture with integrated LED's
It's gonna die, then instead of screwing in a new bulb I have to replace the whole thing which is going to be a pain in the ass.
And when it dies in 5, 10, 15 years they won't be selling the same model any more and I'll have mismatched lights.
I really don't like the idea.
>get a fixture with integrated LED's
It's gonna die, then instead of screwing in a new bulb I have to replace the whole thing which is going to be a pain in the ass.
And when it dies in 5, 10, 15 years they won't be selling the same model any more and I'll have mismatched lights.
I really don't like the idea.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:24:23
Still rocking my Phillips Hues
for me, it's dark red in gaming sessions
for me, it's dark red in gaming sessions
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:26:36
>>23970
The main problem with bulbs is they keep the heat in, frying the electronics dramatically reducing the lifespan.
A well designed fixture will have the heat sensitive electronics far away from the LED chips and a decent heat sink for the LED chips themselves.
Bulbs are also less efficient because they throw light in all directions including straight up against the ceiling which is wasteful and adds extra heat.
And a fixture doesn't add much to the production cost if anything at all vs. bulbs.
The only downside is that they're harder to replace but unless you buy utter garbage they should easily last 20+ years.
The main problem with bulbs is they keep the heat in, frying the electronics dramatically reducing the lifespan.
A well designed fixture will have the heat sensitive electronics far away from the LED chips and a decent heat sink for the LED chips themselves.
Bulbs are also less efficient because they throw light in all directions including straight up against the ceiling which is wasteful and adds extra heat.
And a fixture doesn't add much to the production cost if anything at all vs. bulbs.
The only downside is that they're harder to replace but unless you buy utter garbage they should easily last 20+ years.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:29:23
>>23972
based, the only actual good RGB bulbs in the thread.
based, the only actual good RGB bulbs in the thread.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:31:38
>>23975
My ceiling and floor lamps are designed with LED bulbs in mind, not incandescent, and allow for sufficient airflow around the bulb, I haven't even had a bulb die yet.
My ceiling and floor lamps are designed with LED bulbs in mind, not incandescent, and allow for sufficient airflow around the bulb, I haven't even had a bulb die yet.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:37:39
>>23975
Not even the expensive ones my family bought lasted the 20 years you advertise. In fact they lasted pretty much just as long as the higher-quality E27 bulbs did. So the issue is something else.
Not even the expensive ones my family bought lasted the 20 years you advertise. In fact they lasted pretty much just as long as the higher-quality E27 bulbs did. So the issue is something else.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:38:42
>>23977
And it's fine to use them until they die.
Just saying they are deprecated and nobody should buy new bulbs or new fixtures designed for bulbs in 2026.
I know it's hard to take Grandpa, but bulbs are 19th century tech that make no sense in the modern world.
And it's fine to use them until they die.
Just saying they are deprecated and nobody should buy new bulbs or new fixtures designed for bulbs in 2026.
I know it's hard to take Grandpa, but bulbs are 19th century tech that make no sense in the modern world.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:41:38
>>23976
Yeah but you only really need them if you NEED high CRI tunable white AND RGB LEDs in the same fixture without just replacing the bulb.
Yeah but you only really need them if you NEED high CRI tunable white AND RGB LEDs in the same fixture without just replacing the bulb.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:43:47
every led over 5w makes an annoying buzzing noise
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 19:50:44
>>23979
Good design is timeless and actually people a long time ago had the right idea when they used to put floor lamps (because it was easier to retrofit in old homes) and sconces instead of ceiling lights.
Good design is timeless and actually people a long time ago had the right idea when they used to put floor lamps (because it was easier to retrofit in old homes) and sconces instead of ceiling lights.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:05:09
>>23972
>7500K
>7500K
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:06:25
>>23981
& Let me guess, one can only hear those buzzes, if and when one's mentally ill.
& Let me guess, one can only hear those buzzes, if and when one's mentally ill.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:07:05
>>23962
ze bezt
ze bezt
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:07:55
E14/E27 - untermensch
B22 - Übermensch
B22 - Übermensch
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:08:56
>>23985
A hundred fucking watts!?
A hundred fucking watts!?
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:10:18
>>23983
It's for film/studio use.
Obviously you're not going to use that color temp 24/7 in your home.
It's for film/studio use.
Obviously you're not going to use that color temp 24/7 in your home.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:11:18
>>23987
100W equivalent.
It's 13.5W
100W equivalent.
It's 13.5W
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:12:26
>>23989
fucking obama lights I fucking swear
fucking obama lights I fucking swear
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:13:32
>>23990
>broad industry technology change happens under certain political figure
>FUCKING POLICITCAL FIGURE, I SWEAR
lol
Lmao even
>broad industry technology change happens under certain political figure
>FUCKING POLICITCAL FIGURE, I SWEAR
lol
Lmao even
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:16:44
>>23962
warm bulbs from ikea not sure on the exact spec
no niggerlicious "smart" rainbow hue shite
warm bulbs from ikea not sure on the exact spec
no niggerlicious "smart" rainbow hue shite
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:19:56
I'm not using a lightbulb with a fucking wifi chip in it. There's going too far and then there's that obscenity.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:29:08
>>23992
They have PWM flicker, if you want a "dumb" LED bulb there's better options out there.
They have PWM flicker, if you want a "dumb" LED bulb there's better options out there.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:33:11
I'm using 70-100w halogen bulbs specially ordered because i can't find them in the store and you can't stop me. Electricity bill you ask? worth every penny to get that nice halogen light.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:51:30
I need better lighting for my macro photos
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:51:52
My house was built in the 1950s so I don't have any interesting built in lighting etc. I just run a few Govee A19's for simple on/off timer set ups for stuff like the front porch. 9 watts for 75watt equivalent is fine. I like the RGB so I can say I'm putting up my Christmas light and it's just the porch light set to green.
The real winner is a dozen of those $10 for 6 cheapy square plug in Led night lites that have a basic dusk to dawn set up. Two in spare room, one in kitchen and both bath rooms and three in the main living room etc. .5 watts per and more then enough light to roam around at night without needing to turn on anything.
The real winner is a dozen of those $10 for 6 cheapy square plug in Led night lites that have a basic dusk to dawn set up. Two in spare room, one in kitchen and both bath rooms and three in the main living room etc. .5 watts per and more then enough light to roam around at night without needing to turn on anything.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:55:56
Why not DIY your own using the LED's from discarded LED arrays (controller burned out, but LED's aren't dark/burned out). Confirm polarity, solder, extend the diffuser and you've got some neat monstrosity of a light.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 20:56:51
>>23998
Because they won't be calibrated in any way for high CRI.
Because they won't be calibrated in any way for high CRI.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 22:29:56
>>23962
cheapest of whatever fits with the warmest colour temp
'''smart''' features are bloat
cheapest of whatever fits with the warmest colour temp
'''smart''' features are bloat
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-12 23:22:59
>>23962
>you're literally gay and brown
Straight, White people use incandescent lamps.
>you're literally gay and brown
Straight, White people use incandescent lamps.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-13 07:32:33
>>23985
k?
k?
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-13 07:34:18
>>23995
>Electricity bill you ask? worth every penny to get that nice halogen light.
Easy to say all this when its your parents who paying your electricity from from their hard earned money.
>Electricity bill you ask? worth every penny to get that nice halogen light.
Easy to say all this when its your parents who paying your electricity from from their hard earned money.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-13 08:36:58
What do we think of underbed glow? tacky or refined?
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-13 08:38:35
>>24004
streetlights for spiders
streetlights for spiders
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-13 08:39:41
>>23974
i have had these bulbs for over a decade and they still just werk
i have had these bulbs for over a decade and they still just werk
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-13 08:41:01
>>24005
my honest thought was it would be nice when having sex to just have a bit of light
my honest thought was it would be nice when having sex to just have a bit of light
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-13 09:04:09
>>24004
bloat.
bloat.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-13 09:07:16
>>24007
>when having sex
are you lost, normalnigger?
>when having sex
are you lost, normalnigger?
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-13 09:17:32
>>24009
eh I've been on /g/ for like 16 years at this point
eh I've been on /g/ for like 16 years at this point
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-13 09:24:45
>>23962
My 1521 lumen Lexman bulb uses 7 watts.
My 1521 lumen Lexman bulb uses 7 watts.
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